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  • 236 E 5th St

    Brooklyn, NY 11218

    Apartment building
    1 bed

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    What's special

    Gleaming hardwood floorsPrivate rear deckOriginal millworkSunny rear-facing great roomTree-lined residential streetsCustom lighting
    Gorgeous fully gut-renovated 1 Bedroom PLUS Bonus Room parlor level, floor-thru apartment with loads of amenities! Private REAR DECK & Access to SHARED GARDEN--Your OWN Over-sized Sunny, south-facing, custom-designed deck PLUS access to HGTV-designed shared garden below. -ALL Utilities (Cooking Gas, Central A/C, Electricity, Heat) included in rent except WATER-- (variable quarterly water bill will be split 4 ways between owner and 3 tenants) Chef's Kitchen- Central A/C- On-Site Laundry- Free Additional Storage On-Premises $20 credit check fee per applicant. -1 Small Pet upon Owner Approval (one-time pet fee of $100) This lovely Kensington/Windsor Terrace one-bedroom apartment combines modern updates with coveted original details and sought-after outdoor space in a quintessential Brownstone Brooklyn neighborhood. Original millwork, custom lighting and gleaming hardwood floors set a warm and inviting tone in this 700+ sq. ft. full parlor-floor home. Enter the sunny, rear-facing great room to find a thoughtfully designed chef's kitchen featuring ample granite-topped cabinetry with under-cabinet lighting and full-size, stainless steel appliances, including a Sub-Zero refrigerator plus a dishwasher, gas range and built-in microwave. The massive breakfast bar/ island provides space for casual dining while a dramatic pier mirror decorates the adjacent living/dining area. Just outside the back door, your OWN south-facing, oversized deck welcomes quiet lounging and al fresco dining. From the great room, open original pocket doors to reveal a charming, flexible living space - that leads to the oversized front bedroom complete with an original decorative fireplace and bay window. The gut-renovated bathroom includes handsome tile work and a frameless glass shower among other fine touches. There are two deep closets with overhead storage and another conveniently situated just outside your entry, plus additional on-site storage downstairs. Set at the intersection of Windsor Terrace and Kensington, this home is surrounded by tree-lined residential streets, shopping, and wide-open green spaces. Beautiful 526-acre Prospect Park is just three blocks away, with easy access to transportation with Citibike locations in close proximity, F and G trains within 5 minutes from your front door and B and Q trains just a bit further.236 East 5th Street is a non-smoking boutique townhouse rental building offering 2 beautiful HGTV-designed outdoor spaces, central laundry in building, and free additional storage.

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    Unit features

    Appliances
    • Dishwasher
    Flooring
    • Hardwood
    Other
    • Fireplace

    Neighborhood: Kensington

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    Walk, Transit & Bike Scores

     / 100
    Walker's Paradise
     / 100
    Very Bikeable

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    Frequently asked questions

    What is the walk score of 236 E 5th St?

    236 E 5th St has a walk score of 94, it's a walker's paradise.

    What schools are assigned to 236 E 5th St?

    The schools assigned to 236 E 5th St include Ps 130 The Parkside, Middle 839, and West Brooklyn Community High School.

    What neighborhood is 236 E 5th St in?

    236 E 5th St is in the Kensington neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY.

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